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Also in this issue: ON TRAINS.COM, pg. 6 The latest features on our website FROM THE EDITOR, pg. 8 Making a plan and sticking to it NEWS & PRODUCTS, pg. 12 Hobby industry news ASK MR, pg. 18 Tips on modeling from a wheelchair REHAB MY RAILROAD, pg. 22 Building Cargill Salt, part 1 DCC […]
Also in this issue: EDITOR’S DESK, pg. 4 LETTERS, pg. 6 MODERN ERA NOTES, pg. 8 PHOTO ALBUM, pg. 10 NEWS & PRODUCTS, pg. 14 Companies acquire O, S gauge MTH tooling QUESTIONS & ANSWERS, pg. 18 VIEWS FROM THE UNDERGROUND, pg. 21 REVIEWS, pg. 50 Lionel Vision Line GS-6, Lionel LionChief 2.0 0-6-0T AD […]
Learn the fundamentals from Model Railroader with our FREE Basic Training E-mail Series! For beginners and those who could use a refresher on key model railroad fundamentals, Model Railroader’s Basic Training E-mail Series is for YOU! This series of six e-mails includes: •a clear explanation of scales and gauges •a demonstration of model train sets […]
Learn what you need to get started as a toy train operator/collector. Classic Toy Trains brings you a new 4-part email series called “Toy Train Basics.” Using insightful articles and helpful video guides, it teaches you the essentials of the hobby, including: •Lessons on fundamental terminology. •How to create a small, simple track plan. […]
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The July issue of Classic Toy Trains features an O gauge layout built by a modeler and his twin sons. It’s based on sites in the Western U.S. their family has visited. For American Flyer fans, we’ll have a look at an S gauge layout made of vintage All Aboard modular panels. The he DIY […]
DURANGO, Colo. — On Sept. 2 and 3, Trains Magazine will sponsor Extra 493, a two-day event on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad that will be the first photo freight charter for the K37 steam locomotive brought back to life in 2020. Visiting narrow gauge 4-6-0 Southern Pacific No. 18 also will make […]
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Kalmbach’s own Cody Grivno talks through the basic ways of fastening track to a layout so you can run model trains. […]
Kalmbach’s own Cody Grivno talks through the basic ways of fastening track to a layout so you can run model trains. […]
Frequently Asked Questions for Garden Railways readers: Q: Trains in the backyard or around the house seem like fun. How do I start? A: One great way to start is to look through our Beginners section. There you can find downloadable articles as well as basics articles to help you on your journey. We also […]
